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WI area data

Oshkosh, WI

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Oshkosh.

Population: 81,810 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oshkosh, WI is $279,375 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 53 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,533/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,375

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,375
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.4%
10-year appreciation
+95.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$279,375
House Price Index (state)
459.9 (+5.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$282,500
Median list price
$291,500
Median price per sqft
$166
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
269
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
94

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,533/mo
1-year rent change
+5.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$783/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$978/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,599/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,845/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
18.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
6
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Oshkosh Area School District
Schools include
Oshkosh Correctional Institution, E Cook Elementary, Merrill Middle, Oaklawn Elementary, North High

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Schmalz Dump (12.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.2°F
Average high
71.8°F
Average low
64.7°F
Annual precipitation
43.7 in
Annual snowfall
13.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-33,068
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,545
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,903

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ice Age National Scenic Trail (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
111
Nearest airport
Gallinger Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
226
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
43.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,612
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,856
Average weekly wage
$1,183
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
293

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OshkoshState medianUS median
Median home value$279,375$316,891$289,727
Median sale price$282,500$322,500$325,000
Median days on market53 days49 days51 days
Typical rent$1,533/mo$1,408/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,612$2,994$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Oshkosh, WI?
$279,375.
What is the median sale price in Oshkosh, WI?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Oshkosh, WI?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in Oshkosh, WI?
Typical rent: $1,533/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oshkosh, WI?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail.
Is Oshkosh, WI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Oshkosh, WI?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oshkosh, WI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oshkosh, WI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oshkosh, WI?
23 schools (13 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oshkosh, WI walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Oshkosh, WI?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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